--- title: "Cynthia Childs, Architect — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/cynthia-childs-architect-pfvwus-pf~629334337 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~629334337.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Cynthia Childs, Architect" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5353932b0091c7ee_9560-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Corona del Mar, California 92625, United States" phone: "(949) 718-3528" website: http://ccarchitect.com rating: 5 review_count: 1 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 169 last_updated: 2026-08-24 --- # Cynthia Childs, Architect Original Houzz profile: [Cynthia Childs, Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/cynthia-childs-architect-pfvwus-pf~629334337) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Corona del Mar, CA - **Serves:** Irvine, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Lake Forest, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar, Newport Coast, USA - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Architectural and Interior Architectural Services for Unique Custom Homes ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Space Planning ### Areas Served - Irvine - Huntington Beach - Costa Mesa - Newport Beach - Lake Forest - Laguna Niguel - Laguna Hills - Laguna Beach - Corona del Mar - Newport Coast - USA ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Cynthia Childs, Architect | | Address | Corona del Mar, California 92625, United States | | Phone | (949) 718-3528 | | Website | http://ccarchitect.com | | License Number | C-22985 | | Followers on Houzz | 169 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/CynthiaChildsArchitect - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cynthia-childs/1a/587/20a/Edit - Blog — http://ccarchitect.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Cynthia Childs, Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/cynthia-childs-architect-pfvwus-pf~629334337) - **Website:** http://ccarchitect.com - **Phone:** (949) 718-3528 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review** ### All 1 review **★★★★★ — SDC Engineering, March 2019** > I've worked with Cynthia on a variety of major remodels and custom homes as a structural engineer. She's very personable and always willing to help. Her attention to detail and quality work really shine in the finished product. I would recommend her very highly! ## Selected projects - [Corona Del Mar, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/corona-del-mar-ca-pj-vj~6732593) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: Major Remodel in Orange County California - [Orchid 2, Corona Del Mar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orchid-2-corona-del-mar-pj-vj~6732575) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Castaways](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/castaways-pj-vj~6550096) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 16 - [Orchid, Corona Del Mar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orchid-corona-del-mar-pj-vj~2886944) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 45 - [Beacon Bay, Newport Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beacon-bay-newport-beach-pj-vj~2885157) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 12 - [St James Rd](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-james-rd-pj-vj~2885146) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 17 - [Classic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-pj-vj~2769432) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Cambridge Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cambridge-remodel-pj-vj~2424225) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Orchid Custom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orchid-custom-pj-vj~2174466) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 24 - Description: A unique 2 story single family custom residence with a light interior design. - [Newport Beach Custom Home - Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newport-beach-custom-home-exteriors-pj-vj~1625267) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 9 - [Newport Heights Transitional New Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newport-heights-transitional-new-home-pj-vj~1296940) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 62 - [Beach House with European Flair](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-house-with-european-flair-pj-vj~170508) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 44 - [Key West Island inspired Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/key-west-island-inspired-architecture-pj-vj~121757) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: Updated Island Style [See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/cynthia-childs-architect-pfvwus-pf~629334337) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63351596/list/wish-list) — 15 ideas - [Boyle](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113923345/list/boyle) — 1 idea - [Link](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105076880/list/link) — 2 ideas - [bath cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7065794/list/bath-cabinets) — 22 ideas - [Raeder](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/95159612/list/raeder) — 3 ideas - [wine](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7066386/list/wine) — 18 ideas - [Sweeney](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93414606/list/sweeney) — 8 ideas - [stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7065822/list/stairs) — 25 ideas - [barn conversions](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7066147/list/barn-conversions) — 3 ideas - [Outdoor dining](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84898487/list/outdoor-dining) — 1 idea - [fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7065953/list/fireplaces) — 11 ideas - [exterior architecture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7065833/list/exterior-architecture) — 33 ideas - [kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7065868/list/kitchens) — 11 ideas - [childrens bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7065787/list/childrens-bedrooms) — 18 ideas - [landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53662720/list/landscape) — 1 idea - [Front Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49773934/list/front-doors) — 1 idea - [mailboxes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/39251599/list/mailboxes) — 4 ideas - [mudroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22340621/list/mudroom) — 4 ideas - [laundry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22340681/list/laundry) — 9 ideas - [hazel inspo](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16961824/list/hazel-inspo) — 20 ideas [See all 43 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/cynthiachilds) ## Community Q&A **Q: Siding material?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the gray siding material? A: Ohhhhh, That is painted board and baton **Q: Fireplace tiles** *(in Photo Questions)* Where might I find the black and gold tile shown on one of the fireplaces? A: https://xsurface-static-srv-s3-bucket.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/media/Exquisite\_Surfaces-Commune\_Collection-Commune\_Catalog.pdf Good Luck! **Q: How/where/what FIREPLACE!** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I purchase/make/ simply stare in awe of this amazing fireplace?! A: Thank you Jody! **Q: Beautiful! Can you share the cabinet color please?** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful! Can you share the cabinet color please? A: Brooke Wagner Designs, Our interior designer selected it. She is on Houzz so you could reach out to her directly **Q: Where is the chandelier from?** *(in Photo Questions)* What brand is the chandelier? It is gorgeous. A: The interior designer found it. Her name is Kelly Nutt, Newport Beach **Q: Flooring?** *(in Photo Questions)* Material? And brand? A: French Oak --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*